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Can a green machine help the world's poorest kids learn better?Nicholas Negroponte thinks so.He and his team of scientists have invented a new type of computer.As a result,many children who live in poverty (贫穷) will have their own laptop computers!

   Negroponte works at a university.He started a group called One Laptop Per Child (OLPC).The people at OLPC don't work for money.They work to help children learn.OLPC makes computers that don't cost a lot.Then they sell the machines to governments of countries that have many people live in poverty.The governments then give the computes to kids for free.

   The XO Laptop computers are made for school﹣aged children in developing nations.Many of these children live in faraway areas and go to schools with classrooms.In order to work,the laptops have to be lasting and student﹣friendly.

   The machines have many fun characters like a built﹣in video camera,voice recording,and games.The WiFi lets students share information on the Web and read e﹣books.They also can make music and chat with friends.

   Another great character is that it can last for a long time.It can be hand chargedand also can be recharged by connecting to a solar panel.Because of these characters the XO laptops make learning fun while helping the environment.

   The computers have a colorful name﹣"the green machine".Negroponte thinks they could make a difference in the lives of millions of kids.He says, "Every problem you can think of﹣poverty,peace,the environment﹣is solved with education."

   OLPC plans to give out over ten million computers in the next few years.Kids in Thailand,Nigeria,Brazil,and Argentina will get most of them.China and Egypt also want to take part in the program.After that,Negroponte hopes to sell computers to other countries with high poverty.

(1)Negroponte thinks his laptop computers will help the world's poorest kids to       .

A.work at home

B.go to school on time

C.learn better

(2)What can we know about the people at OLPC according to Paragraph 2?    

A.They work for money.

B.They give computers to kids for free.

C.They sell computers to governments with many people living in poverty.

(3)Why do XO laptops make learning fun while helping the environment?    

A.Because they are lasting and student﹣friendly.

B.Because they are made for school﹣aged children.

C.Because they have a colorful name.

(4)What does the underlined word " charged" mean in Chinese?    

A.携带.

B.充电.

C.使用.

(5)Who will get most of the computers in the next few years?       

A.Kids in Thailand.

B.Kids in China.

C.Kids in Egypt.

来源:2021年湖南省永州市中考英语试卷
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From an early age,we were taught that if we wanted to be successful,we had to study hard and get good results at school.In fact,good students may just end up doing jobs they don't like,and some even lead an unhappy life.Why is it like that?

    In some parents' eyes,school grades matter most for their kids.In reality,there are many things to consider besides the school subjects,for example,how to be a happy person,what to do to keep healthy,and how to get along well with others.That is to say,school is not just enough if you want to have a great life.

    Doing well in school is different from doing well in life.Studies show that people who failed at school may not end up failing in life.You may have already known that some famous people,like Thomas Edison and Steve Jobs,didn't do very well at school or even failed to finish school.In fact,there are a lot more than just the big shots who are successful in life without finishing school.They seize (抓住)every chance to learn and finally make it to the top.

    Life is really a long lesson,so long that you can't define(界定)a person's success by just one section (部分)of it.If you have already finished school,keep learning because what you have learned at school will never be enough to live a satisfying life.If you are still studying,whether you are good or bad at school,don't take your school results too seriously as long as you have put your heart into it.Keep learning to make the most of your talents(天赋).That's how you can live a happy and successful life.

(1)What's the writer's main purpose of writing Paragraph(段落)One?      

A.To introduce a topic.

B.To give examples.

C.To provide a solution.

(2)In some parents' eyes,what's the most important for their kids based on Paragraph Two?

       

A.Being happy.

B.Staying healthy.

C.Getting good grades.

(3)What does the underlined expression "big shots" in the third paragraph mean?      

A.好学生.

B.神枪手.

C.大人物.

(4)According to the passage,which sentence may agree with the writer's idea?      

A.It takes money to be successful.

B.School grades aren't everything.

C.Successful people never finish school.

(5)What can we infer (推断) from the text?      

A.Old habits die hard.

B.Leaning is a lifelong journey.

C.Good grades always promise a successful life.

来源:2021年湖南省长沙市中考英语试卷
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Moderation(自我调节)

    Pay attention to how you lead your life most of the time.A healthy lifestyle is one that doesn't take extremes(极端)as a way of life.Be moderate in what you do.

    Eat well

    It is important to pay attention to both what you eat and how you eat.As Socrates said : " You should eat to live;not live to eat." A different diet(饮食)with vegetables and fresh fruits is good for the brain.Also take time off for meals.

    Exercise

    Students must know the value of exercise because it plays a necessary part in counterbalancing(抵消)the stress(压力)responses produced in our bodies by having to meet exams.

    Sleep

    Students are getting less and less of sleep which might lead to more stress.The hours of sleep before midnight are thought to be the most helpful.For this reason students must re﹣regulate their body clock and go to bed and get up at regular time.

    Express yourself

    The way students feel about their work and other issues in their life plays a huge part in how they deal with stress.It is advisable that students should be realistic whatever happens in their lives.

    To sum up,studies are really very important,but never at the expense(代价)of students' physical and mental wellbeing.Besides,if students feel well they will be ready to face the challenges(挑战) of exams alive and kicking.

(1)What food is good for the brain according to paragraph two?    

A.Vegetables and fruits.

B.Hamburgers and meat.

C.Rice and noodles.

(2)When is the best time for a student to go to sleep?    

A.At 7:00 p.m.

B.At 10:00 p.m.

C.At 1:00 a.m.

(3)Where can we most probably read this article?    

A.In a tour guide.

B.On a web page for tips.

C.In a daily newspaper.

(4)What's the best title of the reading?    

A.Stress in part of students' lives.

B.A healthy mind in a healthy body.

C.Prepare for your exams with a healthy body and mind.

来源:2021年湖南省常德市中考英语试卷
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Think of somebody you really admire.You will probably find that their success didn't come easily.As "Father of Hybrid Rice(杂交水稻)",Yuan Longping got over great difficulties and spent his whole life working to reduce world hunger and helping to feed the country with the largest population.

    Wu Mengchao,the "Father of Chinese Hepatobiliary Surgery(肝胆外科)",focused on saving people's lives for nearly eighty years.He performed more than 16,000 operations during his life.Holding the surgeon' s knife for such a long time deformed his fingers .Wu once said, "It would my greatest happiness if I could work at the operating table until my dying day."

    In1969,in order to solve the problem of treating malaria(疟疾),Tu Youyou,pharmacologist (药学家) took on the job as head of a research team.She and her teammates performed different kinds of experiments.However,the results were disappointing.Instead of giving up,they kept trying.Finally,in1972,they made it!In2015,at the age of 85,she received Nobel Prize.

    Thomas Edison,the inventor of the light bulb believed that every failure was a step towards success.He once said, "If I find 10,000 ways something won't work,I haven't failed.I am not discouraged,because every wrong try is another step forward.

    Sometimes,their success was a surprise,even to themselves.The famous scientist Alexander Fleming said, "When I woke up just after daybreak on 28th September,1928,I certainly didn't plan to revolutionize(变革) all medicine by discovering the world's' first antibiotic(抗生素).But I guess that was exactly what I did.

    Some people only became successful after their deaths.Not like Pablo Picasso who became famous and very rich during his lifetime,the artist Vincent Van Gogh only sold one painting all through his life and that was to a friend.But he kept painting and he painted more than 2,000 artworks in the following ten years.Now his paintings are very popular and they sell for millions of pounds.

    One thing all these people have in common is sticking to their goals no matter what.

(1)What do Yuan Longping and Wu Mengchao have in common?    

A.They succeeded in solving world problems.

B.They spent all their lives serving people.

C.They achieved a lot in the medical field.

D.They are remembered for their happiness.

(2)The underlined phrase deformed his fingers could be replaced by       .

A.changed the shape of his fingers

B.made him feel down

C.gave him too much pressure

D.got his fingers cut off

(3)It is clear that       .

A.Pablo Picasso became famous after his death

B.Vincent Van Gogh painted 2,001 artworks in his life

C.it took Tu Youyou's team about 3 years to reach their goal

D.Thomas Edison tried 10.000 ways before he invented the light bulb

(4)When Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic,he       .

A.felt too tired to stay awake

B.didn't plan to study all medicine

C.knew exactly what his success meant

D.didn't fully realize its importance

(5)What does the writer mainly want to tell us?      

A.Not everyone can be successful.

B.The more difficulties,the better.

C.Great achievements aren't made naturally.

D.Great hopes make great men.

来源:2021年湖北省武汉市中考英语试卷
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To forgive is a virtue(美德),but no one has ever said it is easy.When someone has deeply hurt you,it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate.However,forgiveness is possible.People who forgive show less sadness,anger and stress and more hopefulness,according to a recent research.

    How should you start to forgive?Try the following steps:

    Calm yourself.You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure:a beautiful scene in nature,or someone you love.

    Don't wait for an apology(道歉).Many times the person who hurt you does not mean to apologize.If you wait for people to apologize,you could be waiting an awfully long time.Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.

    Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者).Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who causes you pain.Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings,learn to look for the love,beauty and kindness around you.

    Try to see things from your offenders angle(角度).If you understand your offender,you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness fear and even love.You may want to write letter to yourself from your offender's point of view.

    Don't forget to forgive yourself.For some people,forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.It can rob you of your self﹣confidence if you don't do it.

Learn to forgive(原谅)

Calm yourself

You can take some breaths and

(1)    something beautiful.

Don't wait for an apology.

The person who hurt you does not mean to apologize.Remember that forgiveness does not mean it is (2)       to become friends again with the person who upset you.

Stay away from your offender

Learn to look for the love,beauty and kindness around you (3)       focusing on your wounded feelings.

Try to(4)     your offender

You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender's point of view.

Don't forget to forgive yourself.

For some people,forgiving themselves is the

(5)   challenge!

来源:2021年湖北省十堰市中考英语试卷
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Students from Taizhou Middle School,Jiangsu Province,experience farming during their labor(劳动)course.As we all know,the life skills like cooking and painting are important and should be taught as part of labor education.

    On June3,2020,the Ministry of Education (MOE)(教育部) gave a document(文件) showing the revised curriculum(修改后的方案)for senior high schools across the country.Labor education includes housework,school labor and community voluntary(志愿的)services and so on.

     " Labor education must be carried out(实施)with the purpose to make the right view(观点)of the world,life and values and develop an interest in doing chores," said Vice﹣Minister of Education Zheng Fuzhi.

    According to China Youth Daily,the labor course will take six credits(学分)﹣﹣﹣ the same as foreign language and physics.Voluntary service,as part of labor education,would take two credits.The MOE also asks schools to make sure 40 hours of voluntary service during the full three school years.

    According to Xinhua,adding labor education was out of care that the country's young people do too little housework and that they think labor jobs aren't important.Because of a lot of school pressure,schools pay more attention to the course of education,and parents may think that the chores waste their kids' time.

    According to a survey,middle school students in China only spend 12 minutes a day on chores,compared with 72 minutes in the US,42 minutes in South Korea and 30 minutes in France.

    However,doing housework does not distract(使分心)young people.Instead,they are necessary for developing a strong working spirit,according to Julie Lythcott﹣Haims,the writer of How to Raise an Adult. "The earlier you started,the better...",he said.

(1)If you    ,you can get the credits of the labor course.

A.do homework

B.do volunteer work

C.go traveling

D.learn to drive a car

(2)What did Zheng Fuzhi talk about?   

A.The time to carry out labor education.

B.The way to carry out labor education.

C.The purpose to carry out labor education.

D.The place to carry out labor education.

(3)Who spend the most time on housework?    

A.Students in China.

B.Students in America.

C.Students in South Korea.

D.Students in France.

(4)What is the main idea of the passage?   

A.Parents should learn the life skills.

B.Labor is as important as foreign language.

C.Young people should pay attention to the course of education.

D.It's necessary for the students to develop strong working spirits.

来源:2021年广西玉林市中考英语试卷
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阅读下面的材料,然后根据材料内容回答问题。

    Xiangiang Middle School encourages the students to have different talents.Mike plays the guitar at school,and Max plays the drums.They both play very well.All the students like to enjoy their music.There are more than 50 clubs in the school,but they want to do something different.One day Mike and Max decided for the school's first marching band(行进乐队).But they needed more musical instruments (器) and members.

    Mike and Max put up a sign asking anyone who plays a musical instrument to join.Many students were really interested in this.Soon they got a lot of answers.

    Sam really wanted to join the band,but he had one huge problem.He could not play any musical instrument.Sophia also wanted to join the band,but she played the harp (竖琴).The harp is too big.She can't carry it while playing.

    "How can you be in our band?" Mike asked Sophia."You play the harp sitting down,how can you march?"

    All the band members wanted Sophia to play in the band.But they also wanted to march.Where is the way?

    Then Max had an idea.He invited Sam and Sophia to join the band.Max asked his father for help.His father is good at creating.He made a big board with four wheels.Then Max asked Sam to ride a bicycle to pull the board with Sophia and her harp on it.Sam could use the bicycle's bell as a kind of musical instrument.

    The band members loved Max's idea and everyone loved the marching band's great music.

(1)How many clubs are there in the school?

  

(2)What could Sophia play?

  

(3)Who rode a bicycle in the band?

  

(4)What did Max's father do for the band?

  

(5)Why was Sam able to join the band?

  

来源:2021年湖南省株洲市中考英语试卷
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Jonny,a 15﹣year﹣old student,is checking his dad's old jacket.He says, "You're 45.Dad,you're never going to wear this again.Can I have it?"

    Keith has had a bad day at work,and he is feeling old.And Jonny has hit his pain.Keith raises his voice and says,"What?You mean I'm too old to wear the jacket again?"

    Jonny feels like this has come out of nowhere,and now he feels hurt. "But I only asked.Why are you shouting at me?

    "But I don't like being treated as though I'm too old. " Both of them feel a bit upset.

    Have you ever had a similar argument with the people around you?Here are some tips for you to remember when you' re getting mad.

    ● Accept your feelings and consider the other person's feelings.That means not always making yourself "right" or "clever" and the other person "wrong" or "stupid".

    ● Explain yourself and not the other person,so you can speak out your ideas by starting with "I" but not "You. ".

    ● Don't always have to reflect before reacting(回应).If you feel angry,I think it's a good idea to stop a moment and understand why.

    ●Don't decide the purpose of the other person by your guessing.Try to work out what he or she is feeling,and admit(承认)it if you were wrong.

    Don't forget that it's never too late to start the ways of communicating.

(1)From the passage,we can know Jonny   .

A.is school boy

B.doesn't like his dad

C thinks his dad is too old

D.wants his dad's new jacket

(2)Jonny felt hurt because his dad   .

A.hit his pain

B.had a busy day

C.liked the jacket

D.was angry with him

(3)To avoid an argument,the writer gives us   suggestions.

A.2

B.3

C.4

D.5

(4)According to the passage,if you want to express your ideas,you'd better begin like this: "    ".

A.You misunderstood me…

B.I know how you feel,but…

C.They're different from us….

D.Things aren't the same….

(5)The best title for the passage can be   .

A.Learn to Admit Your Mistakes Bravely

B.Be Patient with the People around You

C.An Argument between a Father and a Son

D.Good Ways of Communication Are Important

来源:2021年湖北省宜昌市中考英语试卷
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A mind map is basically a tool that connects information around a central subject.It can help you make a knowledge bank to solve problems.A student recently said, "I thought mind mapping would take a lot of time to do but in fact it saves me time.(1)   

   How to make a mind map?Now follow these steps for making wonderful mind maps.

   (2 )     Why?Because starting in the center lets your brain spread out in all directions and express itself more freely and naturally.

    Use a picture for your central idea.Why?Because a picture is worth a thousand words and helps you use your imagination.(3)     It helps get your attention and makes you work excitedly!

    Connect your main branches (分支) to the central picture and connect your second﹣and﹣third﹣level branches to the first and second levels,etc.Why?Because your brain works by connection(4)    If you connect the branches,you will understand and remember a lot more easily.

    Use one key word every line.Why?Because every single key word can make you learn more clearly and easily.

    (5)    Why?Because each picture,just like the central picture,is also worth a thousand words.So,if you have 10 pictures in your mind map,they are already worth 10,000 words of notes.

     Try to use more colors.Why?Because colors are as exciting to your brain as pictures.Color adds great energy to your creative thinking,and is fun!

根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意通顺、内容完整。

A.Start in the center of a page.

B.Use pictures as many as possible.

C.A central picture is more interesting.

D.I don't have to read my notes over and over again.

E.It likes to connect two,or three,or four things together.

来源:2021年河南省中考英语试卷
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Screen﹣Free Days

    I remember the first time I suggested screen﹣free days in our school to some of our student leaders.Jokingly,I said to the group, "What do you think if we go a week without using our laptops or smartphones?"

    They laughed,and one of them said, "No way,Mr.White.They would be too much." I could feel their worry,and told them that I was only considering single screen﹣free days.Even that idea left them feeling upset.

    According to a survey we did,most student in our school spend about six hours a day on screens.Many of my students start their day by checking their smartphones.I often see them looking at their phones when getting off the bus or at parents drop﹣off﹣they can't use their own "screens" at school.They usually work on computers at school for at least two hours during the day.

    It's clear that our students spend a lot of time on screens,We do see the benefits of technology.However,we teachers also want to make sure that students have balanced learning and social experiences away from their screens.That's why we have come up with the idea of screen﹣free days.

    During the course of the year,we have built in several screen﹣free days that require us to make different plans for our students about how they will communicate with one another and the world around them without "screens".For some teachers,this means bringing back a valuable lesson plan that has been put off for some time because it is "out of date".Others have designed something completely new.

    Fun activities,for example,card games and room escape(密室逃脱) games,are organized at school.In these activities,students socialize without smartphones and have face﹣to﹣face communication without checking on "likes" they've got online.These fun activities also make it possible for the whole grade to enjoy the company of their friends with no smartphones.

    After our first screen﹣free day,students mentioned that they were surprised they enjoyed it.Finding ways to help our students connect with one another is important.

    While technology is already part of our world,it shouldn't play such an important role in a learner's life.

(1)How many hours do most students in the school spend on screens every day?  . 

(2)Why have the teachers come up with the idea of screen﹣free days?   

(3)What fun activities can the students have at school?   

(4)How did the students feel after the first screen﹣free day?   

(5)What do you think of the idea of screen﹣free days?Why do you think so?   

来源:2021年北京市中考英语试卷
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School Gardens Could Help Children Try More Vegetables

    It's not always enjoyable for children to eat vegetables.But what if a garden is built in the school?New research suggests that a gardening program in schools can increase children's vegetable intake(摄入量) .

    How the Study Was Carried Out

    The study was carried out in eight schools,Each school was in the gardening program for one school year.Every child in grades 3﹣5 received a total of eighteen 60﹣minute lessons across the school year.In the program,each school built a garden,where children learned to grow their own fresh produce,like fruit and vegetables.

    The Benefits Children Could Get

    The study found that vegetable intake if the children who grew their own produce increased greatly across the year.Related studies show that increased vegetable intake can improve health and cut the risk of chronic diseases(慢性疾病).Not only are there benefits to health,increasing the variety of vegetables children are exposed(接触)to may also make mealtimes much easier." Children who are often exposed to a variety of vegetables are more likely to try new foods," explains Dr.Kerry Jones.For children,growing their own food is a powerful tool to increase their intake of the food.2

    Any opportunity to expose children to more vegetables is meaningful. "If children are learning about vegetables at school,it's important to encourage this interest," says Jones.Parents can listen to their children about what they have learned and read the handouts they bring home from school.Parents and children can also read books together.Younger children can enjoy reading stories about vegetables with parents who offer useful message.Older children may enjoy searching through cookbooks with parents to find new dinner ideas to cook vegetables in a tasty way.Besides,a small planter box in a sunny part at home can encourage children to understand more about where their food comes from.

    Teaching children to grow their own produce is a great way to increase their preference for the produce.If children are taught to enjoy vegetables early in life,they will probably continue eating vegetables in the long term.

(1)What did children do in the gardening program?    

A.They did research on new plants.

B.They grew fresh produce at school.

C.They took home green vegetables.

D.They built gardens for their classes.

(2)Which of the following would be the best heading for Paragraph 4?    

A.Ideas to Encourage Children to Cook at Home.

B.Ways to Expose Children to Vegetables at Home.

C.Reasons Why Parents Should Understand Children.

D.Suggestions Which Children Could Get from Parents.

(3)What can we learn from the program?   

A.Parent' support might improve children's reading.

B.School programs could develop students' creativity.

C.Doing studies can prepare students for future learning.

D.Hands﹣on experience may influence children's preference.

来源:2021年北京市中考英语试卷
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Do you ever give up easily in difficult situations?If so,imagine yourself as someone with great abilities,like Batman (蝙蝠侠).It will help you feel strong.You will not give up easily and will probably do better.This is called the Batman Effect (效应)

    In a study,researchers gave three groups six﹣year﹣old children a difficult task to complete on a computer.In Group One,the children were told to repeat asking themselves, "Am I working hard?" In Group Two,the children were told to ask themselves the same question in the third person一as in"Is Sam working hard?" And in Group Three,the children were told to imagine themselves as Batman and ask themselves "Is Batman working hard?" Researchers found that the children in Group Three did the best.

    How can you make use of the Batman Effect ?Imagine yourself as someone who is the best for the task you are doing If you're facing a personal difficulty,imagine yourself as a wise family member.If you're running a race at school,imagine yourself as a top runner.In this way,you can become a little more like the person you wish to be.

(1)Who took part in the study?   

A.Sam's family.

B.Difficult persons.

C.Computer makers.

D.Six﹣year﹣old children.

(2)How can a boy do better in running a race according to the text?   

A.By joining a group.

B.By talking with a family member.

C.By answering questions.

D.By imagining himself as a top runner.

(3)What is the best title (标题)for the text?   

A.Go and do research!

B.Come and complete tasks!

C.I can do it!I'm Batman!

D.You can help!You're a helper!

来源:2021年安徽省中考英语试卷
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Mostly, inventions happen because someone works to solve a problem. Kids are natural inventors.They often create amazing thing from simple ideas.Here are a few examples that might make you wonder,"Why didn't think of that?"

   Popsicles

   Popsicles were invented by 11﹣year ﹣old Frank Epperson in 1905. He forgot a drink of juice and left it with a stir(搅拌) stick in it outside on a cold night. The next day it was ice. Because of this he couldn't drink it any more, but he could eat it. It tasted good! These ice sticks became popular among kids at school in summer because they were delicious and helped them stay cool.

   More than a hundred years later, popsicles are sill one of the best summer treats!

   Crayon Holdans

   When 11﹣ year﹣ old Cssidss Coldstein needed crayons for a school project,she had a hard time because,there were so many small or broken ones.She found some small clear plastic tubes(管子)at home.Although the tiny tube were usually filled with water to keep flowers fresh, she found that they fit tightly (紧紧地) around the crayons. She was now able to hold them easily.This is how she invented Caryon Holders.

   Wristies

   When snow gets in kids' gloves and their hands get wet, they feel uncomfortable.10﹣year﹣old Kathryn Gregoary decided to do something about it.She created the wristies as she wanted to keep her wrists(手腕)warm and dry. Wristies are long gloves with no fingers and they are worn under your coat. They help you when you work in the cold because your hands stay warm while you use your fingers. With her parents' help, Kathryn also opened a small shop where she sold her wristie. And she still runsit today.

   All these inventions have one thing in common﹣the kids were trying to solve problems in their lives. When you meet problems, what would you do? If the kids can do it ,you can do it, too!

(1)Popsicles became popular among kids at school in summer because   

A.

they could not only drink them but also eat them

B.

they tasted good and helped them stay cool

C.

the stir sticks were useful in popsicles

D.

it was easy to make them

(2)The underlined word "runs" in the passage means"   "in Chinese.

A.

经营

B.

跑步

C.

行驶

D.

竞赛

(3)Where do you think the passage is from?   

A.

A novel.

B.

A guidebook.

C.

A science magazine.

D.

A poster.

(4)What 's the main idea of this passage?   

A.

Let us run a shop like Kathryn.

B.

Everyone can become an inventor by accident.

C.

Kids are so clever that they can invent things.

D.

When you meet problems, never give up and you can solve them well.

来源:2020年宁夏中考英语试卷
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When I was in the middle school, I seldom raised my hands to answer questions in class. And I found lots of my classmates were just like me. When the teacher asked a question, I always lowered my head because I was afraid that the teacher saw me.

   One day, in a foreign language class, Mr. Black gave us a lesson. He wanted us to be active in class, so he asked us some questions,but no one answered."At the beginning of the class, let me tell you a story." He said.

   "When I came to the United States to study, the university often invited famous people to make speeches. Before the beginning of every speech, I found an interesting thing. The students around me always took a cardboard folded (折叠) in half,wrote their names in bold (粗体) with the most eye﹣catching color,and then placed the cardboard on the seat.So when the speaker needed the answers from the students,he could see and call a listener' s name directly."

   "I couldn't understand that. My classmates told me the speakers were all top people who meant chances. When your answer was to their surprise, it meant they might give you more chances.In fact,I really saw a few students got great chances because of that."

   After listening to the story,I understood that the chance will not find you itself. You must show yourself all the time so that you can find a chance and then catch it.

(1)When the writer's classmates were asked questions, most of them   

A.

raised their hands

B.

shook their heads

C.

closed their eyes

D.

lowered their heads

(2)Why did Mr. Black tell his students a story at the beginning of his foreign language class?   

A.

Because he wanted the students to do homework.

B.

Because he wanted the students to take notes carefully.

C.

Because he wanted the students to be active in class.

D.

Because he wanted the students to be quiet in class.

(3)A speaker at the university got to know the students' names from   

A.

the computer

B.

the cardboards on the students' seats

C.

Mr. Black

D.

the name list on the teacher' s desk

(4)What can we learn from this passage?   

A.

Being active in class is interesting.

B.

Doing as others do is necessary.

C.

Answering questions bravely is easy.

D.

Showing yourself bravely can win chances.

来源:2020年宁夏中考英语试卷
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China and Westen countries may have different ideas about certain animals, but when it comes to pigs,we have somehow reached an agreement﹣that pigs are ugly, lazy, stupid and shameless.

But the truth is that pigs do have some finer qualities( 品质). Science long ago proved that pigs aren′t stupid at all. A research shows pigs are"mentally and socially similar to dogs". They like to play. They have good long﹣term memories. And they know the difference between those who treat them well and those who don't.

There are lovable pig characters in cartoons too. Peppa Pig(小猪佩奇), for example,a UK television series (连续剧)that began in 2004, has now become one of the most popular cartoons in 180 countries and regions. The four members in the cartoons pig family teach children from all around the world about love, friendship, and the value of family, And in China, McDull, a young pig who works hard toward his dreams even though he keeps failing, have been a popular cartoon character since 2001.

Perhaps these are the qualities of pigs to keep in mind﹣intelligence, cuteness and patience.

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(1)        and   are the words that people always use to describe their dislikes to pigs.

(2)Pigs are clever and honest, which are    to dogs.

(3)Peppa Pig tells kids about   ,friendship and the   of family.

(4)   and   are the words that can best describe pigs' good qualities.

来源:2019年青海省中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-01-23
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